CA-444 Bennett's Long Camp

Marker text: BENNETT'S LONG CAMP

Near this spot the Bennett-Arcane contingent of Death Valley Forty-Niners, emigrants from Middle West seeking short cut to California gold fields, were stranded for month and almost perished from starvation. Two young companions, William Lewis Manley and John Rogers made heroic journey on foot to San Fernando, returning with supplies, and led party to the safety of San Francisquito Rancho near Newhall.

State Registered Landmark No.444

Marker placed by California Centennials Commission. Base furnished by Death Valley 49ers, Inc. Dedicated December 3rd, 1949

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Location: West Side Road, Death Valley National Park, Inyo County, California

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